Hunter Mense on the process of making changes with players , experimentation coupled with communication, and how to coach coaches

Today we have on the Toronto Blue Jays Minor League Hitting Coordinator, Hunter Mense. Born in Liberty, MO, Hunter attended the University of Missouri. And was drafted in the 17th round by the Florida Marlins. After his playing career, he went back to Missouri and served in several roles- undergrad and graduate volunteer assistant coach, and color commentator on the team’s radio broadcasts and then made the jump back to pro ball with the padres for 1 season, then the bluejays as the AA hitting coach and now as the hitting coordinator. On the show, we discuss what the process of making changes with players looks/sounds like, we go over the process of experimentation coupled with communication, and we discuss his role as a coordinator which essentially coaches coach’s. You’re gonna love this episode with Hunter Mense! Resources Range- David Epstein Instagram and Twitter Relationships Contact Twitter Show notes courtesy of Zach Casto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices